by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Tulane worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Tulane is ranked #3,147 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Louisiana, it ranks #47 of 47 for value.
These Tulane majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Architecture / Urban Planning | #3 of 3 |
| Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting & Related Protective Services | #12 of 12 |
| Other Homeland Security | #12 of 12 |
| Homeland Security / Public Safety | #12 of 12 |
| Engineering & Applied Physics | #18 of 18 |
| Engineering Physics | #18 of 18 |
| Engineering | #18 of 18 |
| Political Economy | #19 of 19 |
| Economics | #30 of 30 |
| Development Economics & International Development | #30 of 30 |
Below is the detailed Tulane value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Tulane University of Louisiana is ranked #1 out of #50 in Louisiana for quality and #47 out of #47 for Louisiana value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Tulane financial aid page to be sure.
Tulane University of Louisiana is ranked #3,147 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Tulane University of Louisiana is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Tulane costs about $58,330. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $233,322 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $87,081 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $39,949 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $58,330 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $233,322 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Tulane net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Tulane costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Tulane degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $348,324 | — | — |
| All Students | $233,322 | #3,147 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $159,796 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $348,324 | — | — |
| All Students | $233,322 | #47 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $159,796 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Tulane shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20,957 |
| $30K–$48K | $22,974 |
| $48K–$75K | $26,839 |
| $75K–$110K | $36,543 |
| Over $110K | $58,219 |
About 61% of Tulane undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $35,988 per year. Get more details on the Tulane financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Tulane cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.